MATTE Projects
Freelance Design Director
MATTE Projects is seeking a Freelance Design Director for a two‑month engagement to elevate the creative quality, technical refinement, and design excellence across active campaign, content, and experiential projects. This role is hands‑on, collaborative, and focused on strengthening our design output and team processes during a high‑volume period.
Term Dates:
12/8‑2/8/2026 (excludes 12/24, 12/25, 1/1)
Location:
New York, New York
Scope of Work
Provide both hands‑on design work and top‑line design direction on priority projects.
Participate in design reviews and ensure all deliverables meet MATTE's quality and craft standards.
Produce design assets, mockups, visual explorations, and production‑ready files as needed.
Improve workflows for file prep, technical delivery, and overall design consistency.
Collaborate with Creative Directors, Producers, and project leads to align design with broader creative goals.
Offer mentorship and support to designers; identify quick wins for team/process improvements.
Deliverables
Weekly design oversight on priority projects
Feedback and direction on all assigned deliverables
Recommendations for improving design process and technical quality
Qualifications
12+ years experience in a senior creative leadership role at an agency or creative studio, ideally with a focus on campaign, content, and experiential.
Strong operational capabilities, with experience managing creative workflows and cross‑functional collaboration.
A track record of winning and delivering big business, driving successful pitches, and managing client relationships at the executive level.
Exceptional creative vision, with an ability to push boundaries and deliver work that challenges industry norms and inspires audiences.
Strong leadership and team development skills, with a passion for mentoring and empowering creative talent.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of clearly articulating creative concepts and strategies to clients and internal teams.
A deep understanding of the creative landscape, with a pulse on emerging trends and technologies.
Compensation $16,000/month for two months
Additional Details Seniority level:
Director
Employment type:
Contract
Job function:
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries:
Advertising Services
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Term Dates:
12/8‑2/8/2026 (excludes 12/24, 12/25, 1/1)
Location:
New York, New York
Scope of Work
Provide both hands‑on design work and top‑line design direction on priority projects.
Participate in design reviews and ensure all deliverables meet MATTE's quality and craft standards.
Produce design assets, mockups, visual explorations, and production‑ready files as needed.
Improve workflows for file prep, technical delivery, and overall design consistency.
Collaborate with Creative Directors, Producers, and project leads to align design with broader creative goals.
Offer mentorship and support to designers; identify quick wins for team/process improvements.
Deliverables
Weekly design oversight on priority projects
Feedback and direction on all assigned deliverables
Recommendations for improving design process and technical quality
Qualifications
12+ years experience in a senior creative leadership role at an agency or creative studio, ideally with a focus on campaign, content, and experiential.
Strong operational capabilities, with experience managing creative workflows and cross‑functional collaboration.
A track record of winning and delivering big business, driving successful pitches, and managing client relationships at the executive level.
Exceptional creative vision, with an ability to push boundaries and deliver work that challenges industry norms and inspires audiences.
Strong leadership and team development skills, with a passion for mentoring and empowering creative talent.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of clearly articulating creative concepts and strategies to clients and internal teams.
A deep understanding of the creative landscape, with a pulse on emerging trends and technologies.
Compensation $16,000/month for two months
Additional Details Seniority level:
Director
Employment type:
Contract
Job function:
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries:
Advertising Services
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